NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean R. Reardon is pleased to share that the City of Newburyport will be a hosting two events around Earth Day later this month, including a downtown celebration on April 22.
On Friday, April 21, Mayor Reardon will read a proclamation honoring Earth Day as part of the City and Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Forever Green Campaign, which seeks to bring awareness and recognition to area businesses and individuals that are advancing sustainability across the region. Join us for a short speaking program at 10 a.m. outside City Hall, and for light refreshments.
Then, on Earth Day itself, there will be a Downtown Celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, ACES, and other community groups. The event will be held in Market Square, where there will be a variety of experts and vendors on hand with information on everything from new tools for saving on energy costs, to starting gardens, reducing waste, and attracting more butterflies to your yard.
There will also be 24 fun and fresh “Windows for Change” on display in store fronts, artistically decorated to focus on the environment. The displays were created by Newburyport youth out of recycled, repurposed, and up-cycled materials. Participants are encouraged to wear an item of vintage clothing representing smart fashion.
“Concerns about our rapidly changing climate are as serious as ever, but we also have much to celebrate and share when comes to renewable energy, reducing consumption, and being better stewards for our environment, which all of us mush cherish,” said Mayor Reardon. “I invite the entire community to join us on Saturday, April 22 to celebrate our Earth, our environment, and the steps we can all take to preserve the beauty surrounding us.”
